1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1736 kg more than 1968 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Expedition |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 494 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 106 L |