2010 Ford C-Max vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT

To start off, both 2010 Ford C-Max and 2010 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max. 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, 2010 Ford C-Max (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford C-Max 2010 Alfa Romeo GT
Make Ford Alfa Romeo
Model C-Max GT
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1828 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1626 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2648 mm 2600 mm


 

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