1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Fiat 127 is newer by 11 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127, 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
