1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
