1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfetta | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |