1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor, 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |