1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 17 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 1040 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTA | GTO |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
