1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 624 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1972 Ford Custom | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Custom |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 83 L |