1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 295 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 208 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
