2008 Kia Picanto vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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 (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Picanto | Taunus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |