1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 231 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
