1982 Ford Cougar vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ford Cougar is newer by 6 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cougar weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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. 1982 Ford Cougar 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. 1982 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Cougar | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cougar | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
