1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1960 Fiat 600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ford Taunus (34 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600.
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 Fiat 600 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |