1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 269 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, 2012 Mazda Premacy, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
