1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 72 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |