1966 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 357 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | GTA |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
