1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 630 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 (220 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Maverick |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |