1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 4 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 585 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
