1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 155 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 94 L |