1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Fiat Uno is newer by 6 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 414 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Uno | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 94 L |
