1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |