1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1967 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 125 L |
