1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 242 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |