2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 30 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, 2006 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 259 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, 2006 Lancia Lybra, 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Lybra 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:
2006 Lancia Lybra | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Lybra | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |