1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 49 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
