1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 44 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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 F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 98 L |
