1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Fiat 128 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 128 (66 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 128, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 128 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 128 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |