1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 8 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |