1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 82 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1979 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 1979 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 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Cortina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |