1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 1 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 1,995 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 @ 8800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 203 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |