1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | F-250 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 144 L |