1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |