2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1340 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 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 F-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 144 L |
