1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 38 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |