1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Cortina (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cortina weights approximately 127 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1002 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 | 79 L | 54 L |
