2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 404 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 Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 94 L |