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Ford Taunus Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1979–1982) — Fourth Generation

The fourth-generation Ford Taunus includes two-door sedan, sedan and five-door estate body styles. Your choice will depend partly on how you use the car, with the estate offering more flexible space for bulky loads.

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Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions

Among the Ford Taunus engine and transmission choices, the gasoline 2.3 AT combines an automatic with rear-wheel drive in the two-door sedan. The 2.3 MT provides manual alternatives in both sedan styles, also with rear-wheel drive. An automatic simplifies driving in traffic, while a manual gives you direct control over gear selection.

Sedan 2-doors — Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	59 hp	43 kW	92 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	63 hp	46 kW	98 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	113 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	113 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	139 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	151 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	153 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	153 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	141 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Sedan — Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	59 hp	43 kW	92 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	63 hp	46 kW	98 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	113 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	113 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	139 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	151 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	153 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	153 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	141 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	84 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Estate 5-door — Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Ford Taunus Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	59 hp	43 kW	92 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	119 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1993 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Ford Taunus Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Ford Taunus Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Ford Taunus Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
1.3 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	965 kg	1480 kg
1.3 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	965 kg	1480 kg
1.6 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	980 kg	1500 kg
1.6 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	970 kg	1500 kg
1.6 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	970 kg	1500 kg
1.6 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	980 kg	1500 kg
2.0 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1010 kg	1525 kg
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1000 kg	1525 kg
2.0 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1010 kg	1525 kg
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1000 kg	1525 kg
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1030 kg	1565 kg
2.3 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1045 kg	1565 kg
2.3 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1035 kg	1565 kg

Sedan — Ford Taunus Dimensions

Sedan Ford Taunus Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
1.3 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	985 kg	1480 kg
1.3 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	985 kg	1480 kg
1.6 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	990 kg	1500 kg
1.6 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1000 kg	1500 kg
1.6 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	990 kg	1500 kg
1.6 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1000 kg	1500 kg
2.0 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1030 kg	1525 kg
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1020 kg	1525 kg
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1020 kg	1525 kg
2.0 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1030 kg	1525 kg
2.0 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1050 kg	1565 kg
2.3 MT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1055 kg	1565 kg
2.3 AT	4340 mm	1706 mm	1363 mm	2580 mm	1065 kg	1565 kg

Estate 5-door — Ford Taunus Dimensions

Estate 5-door Ford Taunus Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 MT	4440 mm	1710 mm	1360 mm	2580 mm	Not provided
1.6 MT	4440 mm	1710 mm	1360 mm	2580 mm	100 mm
1.6 MT	4440 mm	1710 mm	1360 mm	2580 mm	100 mm
2.0 MT	4440 mm	1710 mm	1360 mm	2580 mm	100 mm

Ford Taunus Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors — Ford Taunus Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors Ford Taunus Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.3 MT	485 l
1.3 MT	485 l
1.6 AT	485 l
1.6 MT	485 l
1.6 MT	485 l
1.6 AT	485 l
2.0 AT	485 l
2.0 MT	485 l
2.0 AT	485 l
2.0 MT	485 l
2.0 MT	485 l
2.3 AT	485 l
2.3 MT	485 l

Sedan — Ford Taunus Cargo Space

Sedan Ford Taunus Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.3 MT	485 l
1.3 MT	485 l
1.6 MT	485 l
1.6 AT	485 l
1.6 MT	485 l
1.6 AT	485 l
2.0 AT	485 l
2.0 MT	485 l
2.0 MT	485 l
2.0 AT	485 l
2.0 MT	485 l
2.3 MT	485 l
2.3 AT	485 l