1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 725 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |