1977 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler Avenger and 1977 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Avenger (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Avenger should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Avenger.
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, 1977 Chrysler Avenger (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Avenger | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Avenger | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1020 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 |