1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 44 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 336 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |
