1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
