1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ka weights approximately 247 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, 2008 Ford Ka, 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Ka |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |