1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 22 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 636 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 133 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 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 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | F50 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 520 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
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 | 907 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 110 L |