1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (325 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfa 6 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
