1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 620 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
