1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |