1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1995 Ford Contour

To start off, 1995 Ford Contour is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Ford Contour. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Contour weights approximately 142 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

Because 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 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 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Contour, 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, 1995 Ford Contour (180 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

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