1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 586 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1991 Ford Fairlane 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 311 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |