1983 Fiat 126 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 465 kg more than 1983 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat 126 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 126 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 650 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |