1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Prefect |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 54 L |