1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 200 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |