1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 42 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 777 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 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 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | F-450 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 144 L |