2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is newer by 25 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. Both 2001 Daewoo Tacuma and 1976 Ford Taunus are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 277 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.
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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma, 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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Tacuma | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
