1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 364 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
