1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 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 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 62 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
