2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2007 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition 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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2007 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |