1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1964 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
