1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cortina | 156 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |