1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | 17 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
