1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
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 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 838 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 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 33 Stradale | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 90 L |