1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1782 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | E-350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 125 L |