1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 469 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taunus | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
