1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 4 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Cortina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |