1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 150 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang 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:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |