1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 50 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 935 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | E-Series |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.38:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 150 L |