1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 185 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 94 L |