1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 225 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1215 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 |
