1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 345 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Corsair |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 125 L |