1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 410 kg more than 1972 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.
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1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |