1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 275 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.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Maverick |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |