1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 157 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV6 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
