1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Navajo | Cortina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |