1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1967 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |