1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 276 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Corsair |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |