1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 7 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |