2002 Daewoo Evanda vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Evanda is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Evanda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Evanda weights approximately 319 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, 2002 Daewoo Evanda, 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, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Evanda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Evanda | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Evanda | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
