1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 24 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. Both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 2011 Ford Fusion are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
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 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 164 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
