1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 28 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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 E-150 (388 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | E-150 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 388 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 132 L |