1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1994 Ford Orion
To start off, 1994 Ford Orion is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Orion weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Orion, 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1994 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTA | Orion |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
