1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Taunus | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2970 mm |