1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cortina | 164 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |