1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 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.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | 12 M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |