1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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, 2009 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Explorer |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |