1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1980 Ford Cougar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cougar weights approximately 470 kg more than 1977 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. 1980 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |