1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 414 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | RZ | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |
