1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |