1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |