1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
