1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
