1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Escort |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 41 L |