1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 159 kg more than 1970 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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Corsair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |