1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 503 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |
