1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1382 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 98 L |
