2004 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Ford Escape
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, both vehicles can yield 206 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Ford Escape | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Escape |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |