1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 840 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 612 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 590 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |