1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 615 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |