1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 569 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1954 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | F40 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 120 L |