1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | 350Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |