1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 4,952 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 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. 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Taunus | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
