1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 23 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 405 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.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |