1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1978 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |