1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 885 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 125 L |
