1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina.
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 (190 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |