I think it's less strong than an espresso and also contains the grounds. My mom used to make it like this, since for a while, we didn't really have fancy apparel like moka pots, V60s and the like. That one was a larger cup (though usually weaker, too) :D
I'm personally at a crossroads. I love to sit and savour a long cup, but also love the shot-like nature of Italian coffee so :)