1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Ford F-250

To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2011 Ford F-250
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Giulia F-250
Year Released 1971 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 101 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 548 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 6269 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1966 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3967 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 132 L


 

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