1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1950 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1950 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1950 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |