1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Ferrari 400

To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1981 Ferrari 400
Make Alfa Romeo Ferrari
Model Giulia 400
Year Released 1965 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 4823 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 115 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 392 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 745 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 118 L


 

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