2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 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. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 746 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
