1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 31 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | E-350 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5408 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |