1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1981 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |