1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 6 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (170 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 98 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1026 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 |