1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 20 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 340 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, 1998 Ford Contour, 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, 1998 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour 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 | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Contour |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6625 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5625 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |