1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 183 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |