1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 125 L |
