1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 36 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 602 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Ford Contour (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Ford Contour | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Contour |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |