1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 219 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 80 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 Spider (190 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1962 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 | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
