1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 35 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-450 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 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 144 L |
