1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta, 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 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |