1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 35 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GT | 456M |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |
