1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 58.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |