1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 382 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1982 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | Mondial |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
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 | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |