1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 24 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 35 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 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 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 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Escort |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2420 mm |