1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 459 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.

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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2007 Ford Falcon 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. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2007 Ford Falcon
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulietta Falcon
Year Released 1978 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1071 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 59 L


 

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