1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
