1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 22 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | RZ | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3670 mm |
