1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1985 Ford Courier
To start off, 1985 Ford Courier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1985 Ford Courier | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Courier |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
