2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Ford Explorer

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Ford Explorer
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model GT Explorer
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1745 cc 4014 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 330 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.7:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 85 L


 

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