1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 67 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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 Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Cuneo | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |