1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 28 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1786 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 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
