1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |