1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 440 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Torino |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 87 L |