1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 30 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 562 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |