1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 522 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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 Fiat Mirafiori. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus, 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, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Mirafiori | Taurus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |