1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 19 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 571 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
| 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 | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 74 L |
