1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 11 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 983 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 76 L |