1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 37 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 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 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | F-350 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 115 L |