1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 47 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Corsair |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 164 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |