1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 56 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |