1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 368 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon 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 | 1980 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |