1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Maverick (81 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 385 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Maverick |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |