2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri weights approximately 113 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Centauri | TL-50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
