1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford GT 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford GT 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |