1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 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 (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 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 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 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. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |