1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1968 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1968 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2590 mm |
