1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | 12 M |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1620 mm |