1977 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 1 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 216 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Avenger | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Avenger | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
