1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Taunus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |