1987 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 137 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 977 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
