1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 36 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taunus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2891 mm |
