1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 14 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (190 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1114 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |