1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1997 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 162 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1997 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 1997 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1997 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:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 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 |
