1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 561 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Torino |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |