1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 419 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 94 L |