1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | 427 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 704 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |