1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1976 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |