1979 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Taunus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |