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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 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 | 1115 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |