1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Corsair 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 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |