1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 402 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 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 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 110 L |