1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1987 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor. 1987 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
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 | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
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 |