1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1896 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | F-250 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 3075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 114 L |