2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 344 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 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Defender | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
