1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (161 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 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.
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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |