1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 20 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2300 mm |