1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 357 kg more than 1968 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AC |
| Model | GTA | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
