1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 55 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Explorer weights approximately 96 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Explorer |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 4.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 85 L |