1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 325 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 94 L |
