1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 20 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Venture |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
