1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2012 Ford Flex

To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 948 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.

Because 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex, 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, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 2012 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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