1995 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | F-250 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3490 mm |