1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 77 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |