2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 187 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1115 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
