1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 46 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 1035 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF 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 | 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | FPV BF GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
