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 (155 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 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 170 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 (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |