1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,777 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 | 1040 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4350 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 |