1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 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), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 601 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 59 L |
