1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 47 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 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 911 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, 2012 Ford Mondeo, 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 2012 Ford Mondeo 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. 2012 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |