1996 Ford Taurus vs. 1971 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 297 kg more than 1971 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Taurus | 1971 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
