1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Ford Limited
To start off, 1978 Ford Limited is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Limited weights approximately 770 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Ford Limited | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Limited |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |