1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 11 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 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 5 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.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
