1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |