1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1347 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Expedition |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 395 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 106 L |