2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 348 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Fiesta | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2600 mm |
