1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 507 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (249 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Focus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4393 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2045 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2649 mm |
