1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, both 1977 Ford Taunus and 1977 Ford 2000 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (99 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 112 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 65 L |
