1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 20 kg more than 1964 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 111 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |