1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1966 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.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 801 F1 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |