1988 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 9 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 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 94 L |