1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 1995 Nissan Sentra is newer by 18 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 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Sentra (85 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Nissan Sentra.
Because 1977 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Sentra (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1995 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Sentra |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |