2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Taunus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 94 L |