2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri and 2001 Ford 49 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 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 117 kg more than 2001 Ford 49.
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, 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri (260 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | 2001 Ford 49 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Centauri | 49 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1298 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
