1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |