1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 346 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 159 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1056 kg |