1986 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1987 Ford Meteor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,717 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 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 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1986 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:
1986 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1717 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 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 |