1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1974 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 330 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 390 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |