1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 40 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 590 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Econovan |
Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |