1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 67 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | 17M |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |