1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 125 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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 91 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
