1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo 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 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
