1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 90 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
