1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 278 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Corsair |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 183 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |