2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda 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. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 196 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Panda, 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 (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |