1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |