1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1963 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
