1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 25 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), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 311 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Condor |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1426 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2540 mm |