1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |