1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 26 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 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 2013 Ford F-150. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |