1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1977 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 1977 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Taunus | 33 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 1349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |