1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 985 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 LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | LTD |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3080 mm |