1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 29 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 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2499 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
