1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 413 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
