1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Fiat Uno is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Uno (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 306 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Uno | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
