1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 26 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. Both 1976 Ford Taunus and 2002 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 338 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, 2002 Renault Laguna, 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taunus | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
