1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 375 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
