1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 77 L |