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Ford Taunus GBFK 1600 (88 Hp)
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Ford Taunus:
The Ford Taunus is a family car manufactured and marketed by Ford Germany throughout Europe. Models from 1970 on were manufactured using the same basic construction as the Ford Cortina MkIII in the United Kingdom, and later on, the two car models were rebadged variants of each other, differing primarily in their steering wheel placement.
Introduced in 1939, and marketed over numerous generations through model year 1994, the model line was named after the Taunus mountain range in Germany.
The Ford Taunus G93A was a development of the Ford Eifel, and used the same 1172 cc four cylinder engine, but in a longer chassis and a streamlined body. It was the first German Ford to have hydraulic brakes. First introduced in 1939, production was halted in 1942 due to the war. Production recommenced in November 1948 after the British Occupation had ended. In total, 7,128 pre-war Taunuses were made, including estate cars and light vans, followed by 76,590 post-war models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GBFK Overview:
Ford Taunus (GBFK). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle from the early 1970s, the Taunus GBFK predates modern safety standards and features. It would offer basic passive safety elements common for its time, such as seatbelts, but lacks advanced crumple zones or airbags.
1600 (88 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful 4-cylinder option, offering brisk performance for its class and era. It provided a lively driving experience, suitable for both city and highway.
Fuel Economy
While offering strong performance for a 1.6L, fuel economy would be on the higher side for a 4-cylinder, though still better than the V6.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and simple mechanicals, easy to maintain
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
- • Wide range of engine options to suit different needs
- • Spacious interior and practical body styles
- • Good value for money as a classic car
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Fuel economy is poor compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Basic performance from lower-tier engines
- • Lack of modern amenities and refinement
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Taunus |
| Generation: | GBFK |
| Modification (Engine): | 1600 (88 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1970 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 88 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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