1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 179 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 548 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |