1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang 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 | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
