1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taunus | Fusca |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |