1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | E-350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 132 L |