1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 412 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Supra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 50 L |