1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Ford Tracer
To start off, 1997 Ford Tracer is newer by 37 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 1,321 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Ford Tracer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Tracer weights approximately 8 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1960 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 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Tracer, 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Ford Tracer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1321 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
