1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Taunus (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 73 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |