1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1982 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1982 Ford Meteor. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor. 1982 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1982 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
