1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Arna (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Arna | Meteor |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |