2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 33 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1121 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.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |