1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 133 L |
