2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Ford Explorer and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Explorer | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Explorer | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |