1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 27 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
