1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair 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 74 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 125 L |