1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 73 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 (149 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
