1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1979 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 94 L |