1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 510 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Taunus |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |