2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, 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 GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |