1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Explorer |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |