1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 14 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), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 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 (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 1134 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
