1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 35 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | 12 M |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |