1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Ford Escort is newer by 21 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 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
Because 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |