2005 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 515 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | SsangYong | Ford |
| Model | Chairman H | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
