1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 11 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 12 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
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, 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Tempra | Taunus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |