1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 29 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 285 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Econovan |
Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 139 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |