1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 45 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 990 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | E-Series |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 474 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 150 L |