1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 10 kg more than 1956 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 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 | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 140 L |
