1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1952 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Crestline (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Crestline should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 660 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1952 Ford Crestline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Crestline |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2940 mm |