1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP) has 312 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ford Taunus weights approximately 130 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 158 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |