2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |