1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Suzuki F1
To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 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. At 1,995 cc, 2002 Suzuki F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1. 2002 Suzuki F1 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 Suzuki F1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2002 Suzuki F1 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taunus | F1 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
