1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 430 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
