1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | 1400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |