2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 132 L |
