1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
