1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 39 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 635 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, 2002 Ford Focus, 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, 2002 Ford Focus (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus 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 | 2002 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Focus |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |