1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |