1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | E-350 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 132 L |