1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 243 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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