1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 24 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 159 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.
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, 1998 Ford Focus, 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, 1998 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus 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 | 1998 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Focus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1169 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |