1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 220 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 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic, 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
