1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1947 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Taunus weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 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.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1947 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |