1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 174 kg more than 1983 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
