1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 144 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 54 L |