1999 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Tracker | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Taunus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |