1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 515 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 1975 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | LTD |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |