1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 6 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 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 138 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 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 (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |