1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 29 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | ST 460 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
