1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |