1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 87 L |