1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1986 Ford Tempo is newer by 30 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 241 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo, 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, 1986 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1986 Ford Tempo 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. 1986 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
