1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 Ford Orion
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 35 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 157 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion 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 | 1990 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Orion |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
