1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1998 Toyota Paseo is newer by 22 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 136 kg more than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
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, 1998 Toyota Paseo, 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, 1998 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1998 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
