1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 237 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Prefect |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2220 mm |