1979 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 3 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 44 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.
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, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1979 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1979 Chrysler 1609 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 1609 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 1609 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1811 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
