1982 Renault 5 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 86 kg more than 1982 Renault 5.
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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault 5 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | 5 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2590 mm |
