1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 33 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |