1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
