1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 216 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Econovan |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |