1957 Fiat 1900 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 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1900 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |