1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 546 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Territory |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |