1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 972 kg more than 1955 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |