1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1960 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulietta | 400 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |