1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
