1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Ford Focus

To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 340 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.

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, 2002 Ford Focus, 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, 2002 Ford Focus (330 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2002 Ford Focus
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulia Focus
Year Released 1971 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 330 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2620 mm


 

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