1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 21 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 265 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, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Taunus | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |