1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 36 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 332 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 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 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 132 L |
