1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 375 kg more than 1993 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |
