1977 Dodge Omni vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Dodge Omni 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 119 kg more than 1977 Dodge Omni. 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, 1977 Dodge Omni, 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 (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Omni | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Omni | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
