1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint 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 105 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint has manual transmission. 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint 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:
1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Sprint | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |