1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 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 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |