1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfasud | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1185 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
