1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 219 kg more than 1956 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 54 L |