1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | F-150 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 98 L |