1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 698 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 269 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | F399 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 110 L |
