1996 Fiat Legram vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1996 Fiat Legram is newer by 18 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Legram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Legram (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Legram should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Legram, 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, 1996 Fiat Legram (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Legram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Legram | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Legram | Taunus |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |