1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 475 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | 17M |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
