1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |