1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 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.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |