1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Citi 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 1,422 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.

Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Citi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Citi (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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