1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1964 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 179 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 864 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |