1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |