1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |