1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127, 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.

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