1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 2007 Ford Territory
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Coupe Territory
Year Released 1969 2007
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 990 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 76 L


 

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