1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 13 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 140 L |