1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 495 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon 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 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |