1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1992 Fiat Cinquecento and 1992 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Cinquecento | Taurus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 897 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |