1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 21 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (152 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 194 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.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 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:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |