1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 260 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
