1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 57 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 133 L |
