1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17.
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, 1967 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | 17 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
