1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo weights approximately 82 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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 E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Cuneo | E-250 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3510 mm |