1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 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 219 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 182 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 125 L |