1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Ford Courier
To start off, 1985 Ford Courier is newer by 11 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Courier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Ford Courier | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Courier |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 103 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |