1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 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, 1995 Ford Escort (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
