1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1600 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 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 170 kg more than 1960 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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |