1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 28 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 216 kg more 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2210 mm |
