1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 754 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
