1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 18 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 500 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | GT |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |