1983 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 7 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 655 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1983 Buick Electra 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. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Taunus |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |