1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 29 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 1060 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | F355 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |
