1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
