1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1968 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | 12 M |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |