1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 203 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |