1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano weights approximately 88 kg more than 1972 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Caimano | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |