1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |