2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 23 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, 2001 Fiat Doblo (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2001 Fiat Doblo (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Taunus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |