1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 624 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
