1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 460 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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:
1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | 427 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 704 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |