1944 Fiat 500 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1944 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Ford Taunus (34 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1944 Fiat 500. (14 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1944 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 299 kg more than 1944 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Fiat 500 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1944 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |