1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 960 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 94 L |