2010 Porsche 911 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 365 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche 911 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
