2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 31 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Nitro | Taunus |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |