1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1981 Ford Monarch is newer by 15 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 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Monarch weights approximately 458 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. 1981 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Ford Monarch | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Monarch |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4122 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |