1989 Alfa Romeo SZ 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 SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 294 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | SZ | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 115 L |
