1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,983 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 655 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |
