1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1961 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulietta | F430 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 95 L |
