1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 368 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 36 L |