1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 640 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT 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 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 364 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |