1978 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 359 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Malibu | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Malibu | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
