1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 660 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 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 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTA | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |
