1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 896 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | F-250 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4200 cc |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 144 L |