Ford (D) Taunus 1600S
(1970 - 1982)
Car articles about Ford (D) Taunus 1600S by year
With significantly more interior space than the competition, the Ford P6 front-wheel drive series once enticed customers behind the wheel. In the meantime, the successful model series has fallen into oblivion. So it's time to bring the Cologne model back onto the stage of automotive rarities. This driving report tells the story of the simply styled Ford and shows it in current and historical pictures.
From the outside, the new Ford Taunus was immediately appealing. From the driver's perspective, however, it was not able to fully inspire - especially not when looking down from the windshield. While other minor shortcomings could still be passed off as teething troubles, the dashboard was perceived as a clear misconstruction. This historical test report takes a close look at a Taunus 1600 XL from the first model year.
With the Ford Cortina 1600 E, the British Ford subsidiary offered an agile mid-range car for the "Executive", because the "E" did not stand for fuel injection. Today, Cortinas that once set registration records in Great Britain are rare in this country, especially those of the second series. This driving report is about a Cortina 1600 E from 1970 in the particularly rare two-door version and shows it in pictures from then and now, as well as in contemporary sales literature.
The choice of mid-range vehicles in Germany at the beginning of the 1970s was diverse. Front or rear-wheel drive, front or rear engine, water cooling or air cooling were on offer, as were two or four doors. In a 1970 comparison, the Ford 15 M had to compete against the Audi 60, Peugeot 304 and VW 1600. The comparison test report of the time shows who came out on top and who was judged best by the test drivers.
With the model change from the 12M to the Taunus, Ford also changed its principles. Away with false modesty. From now on, you can show what you've got - and even a little more. While the splendid new shape met with harsh criticism from the trade press, it was well received by the public. It was this that made the Ford Taunus TC a sales success despite teething troubles and design weaknesses. As the opulent 2300 GLX, the Taunus suddenly made even far more expensive cars look cheap.
This story tells how a grass-green Ford Taunus Coupé turned two young drivers into classic car enthusiasts. And in passing, you can also learn something about the Taunus TC. The report is supplemented with beautiful photos of the car, which were taken as part of a photo shoot won in a competition. A beautiful story. And of course there are also archive photos and the original sales brochure.
After the Escort, Ford has now also fine-tuned the Taunus. Space, performance, road holding, comfort and price put the new Ford Taunus L 1.6 in a leading position compared to conventionally powered cars. You can read about the adjustments made to the previous model, which models make up the Ford standard series and how it compares with the Opel Ascona in the 1976 test.
When the third generation of the Ford Escort was presented in the fall of 1980, everything about the popular passenger car was new. Instead of the rear wheels, the Escort now drove the front wheels and the design was also completely renewed. But Ford did not forget the fans of particularly sporty models and presented the RS 1600i as the basis for the A/N groups as early as 1982. The initially fastest Escort was well received and is a rarity today. This driving report describes the history of the fuel-injected Ford Escort and shows it in many pictures. And there is also a sound sample.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Taunus 1600S
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 73 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 73 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 68 PS, 1576 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
More vehicle evaluations from Classic Data can be found via the search function.
Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Taunus 1600S
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Taunus 17m (P7b) 1971 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Cars and Automobilia (June 13, 2015) |
Taunus 17m (P7b) | 1971 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Cars and Automobilia (June 13, 2015) | |
| Ford Taunus 1971 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 9, 2013) |
Taunus | 1971 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 9, 2013) | |
| Ford Taunus 2.3 V6 1979 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (April 26, 2014) |
Taunus 2.3 V6 | 1979 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (April 26, 2014) | |
| Ford Taunus 2.0 V6 1982 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (September 14, 2013) |
Taunus 2.0 V6 | 1982 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (September 14, 2013) | |
| Ford Taunus 20M 2600S XL LHD Coupé 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
Taunus 20M 2600S XL LHD Coupé | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) | |
| Ford Taunus 1971 Sold SWVA Poole Auction (October 30, 2015) |
Taunus | 1971 | Sold | SWVA Poole Auction (October 30, 2015) | |
| Ford Capri 1600 1972 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 25, 2013) |
Capri 1600 | 1972 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 25, 2013) | |
| Ford Escort MK2 1600 Sport 1980 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival Classic Sale (August 25, 2023) |
Escort MK2 1600 Sport | 1980 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival Classic Sale (August 25, 2023) | |
| Ford Escort 1600 Sport Mk2 1979 Sold Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 12, 2022) |
Escort 1600 Sport Mk2 | 1979 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 12, 2022) | |
| Ford GB Capri Mk I 1600 GT 1973 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016) |
Capri Mk I 1600 GT | 1973 | Sold | Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016) |
Query all auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Taunus 1600S
Engine sounds of Ford (D) Taunus 1600S vehicles (random selection)
Check more audio on Ford (D) Taunus 1600S
Loading...
Loading more content ...
Loading...