1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Lotus 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 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, 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 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 147 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |