1980 Toyota Cressida vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 55 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 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Cressida | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Cressida | Taunus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |