2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 826 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 8C Competizione | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
