1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Ferrari F40

To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 18 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 539 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 273 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 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 1989 Ferrari F40
Make Alfa Romeo Ferrari
Model Giulia F40
Year Released 1971 1989
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1570 cc 2936 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 101 HP 640 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 721 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1263 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 74 L