2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2007 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 415 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.
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, 2007 Ford Freestar (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. 2007 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Freestar |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |