1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1965 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 120 L |
