1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 36 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1615 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Expedition |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 127 L |