1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 13 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | LTD |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 525 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3080 mm |