1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1970 Ford GT 40

To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina and 1970 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.

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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina 1970 Ford GT 40
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Berlina GT 40
Year Released 1970 1970
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1995 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 131 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 85 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 95.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 72.9 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 125 L


 

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