1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 19 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |