1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 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), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 190 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 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 | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | 208 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 120 L |