1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1961 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:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |