1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 40 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Ford Five Hundred. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 2007 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 72 L |