1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2007 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2007 Ford Freestyle is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Freestyle (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Freestyle (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2007 Ford Freestyle has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Freestyle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2007 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Freestyle |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |