1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1496 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Expedition |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3023 mm |