1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 428 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2000 Ford Artic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | Artic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3200 mm |
