1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 587 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Torino |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |