1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 614 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |