2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |