1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 790 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | LTD |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 525 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |