1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 96 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |