1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 42 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 144 L |
