1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 334 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2911 mm |