1993 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Escort (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
