1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Datsun 260Z
To start off, both 1977 Ford Taunus and 1977 Datsun 260Z were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Datsun 260Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Datsun 260Z (163 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Datsun 260Z.
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 Datsun 260Z (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Datsun 260Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1977 Datsun 260Z | |
| Make | Ford | Datsun |
| Model | Taunus | 260Z |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |
