1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 118 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |