1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 126 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
