1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Giulia | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 133 L |
