1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Scarabeo | F-150 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |