1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 29 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 3,489 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 520 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | 350Z |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 3489 cc |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |