1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 2 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |