1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
