1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTA | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
