1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 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 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2580 mm |
