1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |