1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 610 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Torino |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 87 L |
