1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
