1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1983 Ford Meteor is newer by 25 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Meteor weights approximately 45 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.
Because 1958 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 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Meteor, 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Meteor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |