1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTA | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 110 L |
