1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 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 92 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 83 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
