1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 19 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 55 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
