2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2003 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 990 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
