2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Brera | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 4093 cc |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |