2001 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 25 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
