1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 RZ (244 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | RZ | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |