1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 125 L |