1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 42 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |