1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 22 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 155 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |