1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 34 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 928 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2010 Jeep Commander 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. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 2010 Jeep Commander
Make Ford Jeep
Model Taunus Commander
Year Released 1976 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 89 HP 358 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 527 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4350 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2790 mm