1996 Fiat Scudo vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1996 Fiat Scudo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Scudo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Scudo (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Scudo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Fiat Scudo.

Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Scudo, 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 Scudo (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Scudo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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