1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 27 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata (104 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 29 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 50 L |