1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |