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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (72 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). 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. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 12 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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, 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 (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 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 | 1372 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 109 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |