1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Ford Taunus weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |