1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Taunus |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |