2008 Ford Territory vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 32 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 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 959 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Territory | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1593 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |