1967 Alpine A vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1967 Alpine A is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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 Alpine A | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Taunus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |