1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 213 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 133 L |
