1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Fabia (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Fabia, 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, 2001 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 2001 Skoda Fabia has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Taunus | Fabia |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |