1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 115 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 (149 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Taunus | 1900 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |