1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 187 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |