1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1992 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1992 Ford Tempo is newer by 27 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Tempo weights approximately 420 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, 1992 Ford Tempo, 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, 1992 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1992 Ford Tempo 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. 1992 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1992 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Tempo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |