1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 279 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (144 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
