1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1961 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 156 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |