1975 Ford Torino vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 472 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Torino | 2000 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 71 L |