1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 26 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1997 Ford Escort, 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (115 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Ford Escort | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Escort |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 115 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |