1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 24 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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 579 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Extreme |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 700 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |