1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 45 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 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 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | F-450 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 144 L |