1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor would be higher. Both 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1983 Ford Meteor are equipped with a 1,490 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 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 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
