1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 852 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
