1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Popular |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 63 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2300 mm |