1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Cortina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1966 Ford Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 36 L |