1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | 17M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
