1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Expedition |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
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 | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 106 L |