1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Cortina 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 1962 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cortina | 166 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 69 L |
