1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 555 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 31 L |
