1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1977 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 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1981 Ford Probe 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. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Probe |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
