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 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). 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 20 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 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 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 | 1777 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |