1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | F355 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
