1997 Acura Integra vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1997 Acura Integra is newer by 21 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura Integra weights approximately 97 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1997 Acura Integra, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (176 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 1997 Acura Integra 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:
1997 Acura Integra | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Integra | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |