1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Taunus | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
