1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 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 192 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 510 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |