2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 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 2009 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5398 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 | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 115 L |