1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |