1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 326 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.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |