1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Ford Popular
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Popular weights approximately 90 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Popular |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
