1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 123 kg more than 2010 Ford Ka. 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, 2010 Ford Ka, 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Ka |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
