1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |