1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Maverick |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |