1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1991 Ford Corsair is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Corsair weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1991 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. 1991 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |