1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |