1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2580 mm |