1991 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 21 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 1991 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1085 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 | 54 L |