1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 258 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 125 L |
