1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Taunus | 156 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |