1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 156 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfasud | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
