1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Cortina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |