1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 340 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
