1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Corsair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |