1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 25 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 2,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 435 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (160 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2005 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
