1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair. 1990 Ford Corsair 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. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |