1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |