1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 34 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1935 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 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-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3967 mm |
