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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP) has 238 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). 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 85 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 (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 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 | 4800 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |