1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2001 Ford F-650

To start off, 2001 Ford F-650 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 7,300 cc, 2001 Ford F-650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-650. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2001 Ford F-650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-650, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford F-650 (1,166 Nm) has 988 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2001 Ford F-650 has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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