1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 84 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | F40 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
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 | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 120 L |