1958 Ford Popular vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford Popular 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 1958 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Popular | 164 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |