1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |