1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 40 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 745 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 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 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 599 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 105 L |