1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 14 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 9 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
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, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Tempra | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
