1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 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), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 126 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 (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 87 L |
