1984 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 5 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 270 kg more than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
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, 1984 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat Ritmo | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ritmo | Taunus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |