1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 38 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 599 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 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 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | F430 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 465 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |