1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 45 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1440 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | E-250 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2154 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 125 L |