2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |