1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 15 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 205 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO 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 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 120 L |
