1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 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 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 200 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1979 Ford Taunus
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulietta Taunus
Year Released 1961 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1288 cc 1293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 76 HP 57 HP
Torque 112 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1020 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2580 mm


 

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