1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 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) has 176 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 97 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Cuneo | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
