1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |