1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 35 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1645 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Taunus | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 129 L |
