1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 275 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Debonair | Taunus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |