1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1985 Ford Meteor were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
