1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 48 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1961 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 1961 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
