1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 21 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 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 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (138 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Escort |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |
