1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1984 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 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 Alfasud (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfasud | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2300 mm |
