1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 535 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 166, 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 166 (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 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 166 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Taunus | 166 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |