1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 33 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taunus | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
