1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 44 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Ka, 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 (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Ka |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |