1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 35 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 975 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 165 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 911 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Taunus | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
