2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 181 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Doblo | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |