1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
