1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 388 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2001 Ford F-150 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 F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | F-150 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 132 L |