2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend is newer by 45 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend weights approximately 259 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend, 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, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea Weekend | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
