1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano weights approximately 82 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Caimano | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
