1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfetta | 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 95 L |
