1978 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 494 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1978 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Campagnola. (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Campagnola | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Campagnola | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |