1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
