1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 1959 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 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |