1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 25 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 400 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 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 | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Giulia | F355 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 373 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |