1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1978 Ford Taunus and 1978 Porsche 936 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 936 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 700 kg |
