1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa 6 (178 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |