1985 Jeep CJ vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Jeep CJ is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 236 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep CJ. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep CJ. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1985 Jeep CJ has manual transmission. 1985 Jeep CJ 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:
| 1985 Jeep CJ | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | CJ | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
