1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 31 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 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 78 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1997 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Escort |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 1002 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
