1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero

To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 5 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 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero 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. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1979 Ford Ranchero
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulia Ranchero
Year Released 1974 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1288 cc 1992 cc
Horse Power 101 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 170 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 925 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2300 mm


 

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