1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1971 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 305 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1971 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |