1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 94 L |