1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |