1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 33 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 510 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 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 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |
