1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 41 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 1194 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.
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, 2006 Ford Freestar, 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2006 Ford Freestar 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. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Freestar |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |