1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 743 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
