2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 404 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |