2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 37 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 538 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 87 L |