2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Taunus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |