1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (136 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Taunus | 156 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
