1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 312 is newer by 11 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 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GTA | 312 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |