1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1945 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1945 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.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1945 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |