1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 164 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |