1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 25 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 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
