1967 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 311 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2210 mm |
