1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 45 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 990 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
