1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 208 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |