1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 9 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 17 kg more than 1965 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Corsair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |