1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Cortina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |