1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Ford Torino (403 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Torino |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
