1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 700 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |