1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 45 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2390 mm |