1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1977 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 134 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfasud | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1184 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
