2004 Rover Streetwise vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 Rover Streetwise is newer by 28 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover Streetwise (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 75 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, 2004 Rover Streetwise, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover Streetwise. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover Streetwise has manual transmission. 2004 Rover Streetwise 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:
2004 Rover Streetwise | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | Streetwise | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |