1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ka weights approximately 346 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Ka |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |