1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 89 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |