1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | F-250 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 144 L |