1961 Alpine A 108 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 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 521 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1961 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1961 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alpine A 108 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 108 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |